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Auburn University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Alabama. Auburn University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 68 schools by gender diversity in Alabama, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. To arm you with the information you need, College Factual evaluated 68 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Auburn University tops our 2026 ranking of the most gender-balanced colleges in Alabama. Auburn University scores 100.0 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.1, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #2 place in Alabama. On gender diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 57.1, with a gender-diversity score of 99.7.
Out of the 68 colleges in Alabama in this year's ranking, Spring Hill College landed the #3 spot. Spring Hill College scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.5, and gender diversity 99.6.
Enterprise State Community College came in at #4 on this year's Most Gender-Balanced Colleges ranking in Alabama. Enterprise State Community College scores 99.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.8, with a gender-diversity score of 99.6.
You'll find a welcoming community at Miles College, which ranked #5 this year. The school's gender diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 14.9, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Fortis Institute-Birmingham ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 32.6, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Talladega College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.6, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 99.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 53.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Amridge University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 98.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 46.4, and gender diversity 98.9.
Huntingdon College earned the #10 position in Alabama. It scores 98.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 48.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.9.
Northwest Shoals Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. Northwest Shoals Community College scores 98.6 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.6.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College earned the #12 position in Alabama. It scores 98.5 out of 100 for gender diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.0, alongside a 98.5 gender-diversity score.
Stillman College placed #13 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Alabama. On gender diversity, it scores 98.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 27.3, with a gender-diversity score of 98.4.
The University of Alabama placed #14 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Alabama. It scores 98.4 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 50.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.4.
Southern Union State Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 98.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 45.2, and gender diversity 98.3.
Faulkner University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's gender diversity score is 98.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.4, with a gender-diversity score of 98.3.
Huntsville Bible College earned the #17 position in Alabama. Huntsville Bible College scores 98.2 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 11.0, with a gender-diversity score of 98.2.
Oakwood University landed the #18 spot in Alabama this year. Oakwood University scores 98.1 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.4, alongside a 98.1 gender-diversity score.
University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. University of Alabama in Huntsville scores 97.9 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 55.9, and gender diversity 97.9.
Jacksonville State University earned the #20 position in Alabama. On gender diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 57.2, alongside a 97.7 gender-diversity score.
Alabama A & M University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. On gender diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 30.1, with a gender-diversity score of 97.7.
Auburn University at Montgomery placed #22 among the most gender-balanced colleges in Alabama. On gender diversity, it scores 97.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.1, and gender diversity 97.5.
Snead State Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most gender-balanced colleges. It scores 97.3 out of 100 for gender diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.1, alongside a 97.3 gender-diversity score.
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma earned the #24 position in Alabama. The school's gender diversity score is 97.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 38.9, alongside a 97.1 gender-diversity score.
Coastal Alabama Community College earned the #25 position in Alabama. Coastal Alabama Community College scores 96.8 out of 100 for gender diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.2, with a gender-diversity score of 96.8.
Not far behind, these colleges also rank among the most gender-balanced this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the balance of men and women across the student body. The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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